Croatia: Marko Bošnjak Reveals New Details About His Eurovision Performance!

Croatia: Marko Bošnjak Reveals New Details About His Eurovision Performance!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Croatia at Eurovision 2025: Marko Bošnjak shares fresh insights about his upcoming performance in Basel, discusses his views on betting odds, and names his “dark horse” for Eurovision 2025. The Croatian representative for Eurovision 2025, Marko Bošnjak, who will perform the song "Poison Cake" as the 14th act in the first semi-final on May 13th, continues to generate significant buzz among Eurovision fans. Before flying to Basel, Bošnjak appeared on the Croatian TV show "Kod nas doma" (translated as: "At Our Home"), where he shared with viewers the intense preparations leading up to his big performance in Basel. Today (Sunday), the singer took the stage for his first rehearsal at Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Now is the time to show what we’ve prepared” Right at the beginning, Marko Bošnjak admitted that the excitement is real, but emphasized that after participating in pre-Eurovision events across Europe, he feels more experienced and confident: “I believe that with all the rehearsals...
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The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: What Awaits Us on Stage – and Why Won’t Claude Dance?

The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: What Awaits Us on Stage – and Why Won’t Claude Dance?

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: Singer Claude reveals the behind-the-scenes pressure, what he packed in his suitcase - and what will really happen on stage in Basel. Last night, the Netherlands’ representative for Eurovision 2025, Claude, flew to Switzerland on his way to his debut performance on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. The 21-year-old singer will perform on May 13th as the 13th act in the running order of the first semi-final, singing his song "C’est la vie". Just before departing from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Claude excitedly shared details about his final preparations and the pressure accompanying this new experience - revealing surprising information about his Eurovision stage performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Claude’s Final Preparations: Books, a Doll, and a Lucky Keychain According to Claude, the preparations for the trip were especially intense. He visited the hairdresser as late as 01:00 AM to be ready for the show. “I was up late packing, barely able to decide what to bring”.  he revealed. Among...
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Albania’s First Rehearsal: Shkodra Elektronike Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Albania’s First Rehearsal: Shkodra Elektronike Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Albania’s Eurovision 2025 representatives, Shkodra Elektronike, held their first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Zjerm". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Shkodra Elektronike, Albania’s representative, were the fifth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with their song "Zjerm". Shkodra Elektronike will perform as song number 12 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Albania is known as a country that strongly preserves its ethnic identity in Eurovision-whether you like it or not. This year, it is going all in on ethnicity, as Shkodra Elektronike are building a well-planned Albanian performance, with Albanian characteristics present in every detail-even the smallest ones. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Innovative Stage Design and Visual Effects It seems that Albania is taking the stage of Festivali i Këngës - and has left most of it behind, with the only things remaining from it being just two colors: red and black, which will play across the screen in various geometric shapes....
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Finland: How Did Erika Vikman React to the Controversial Statement by Finland’s President?

Finland: How Did Erika Vikman React to the Controversial Statement by Finland’s President?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Finland at Eurovision 2025: The president’s statement sparked controversy. What really happened behind the scenes, and how did Finland’s Eurovision representative Erika Vikman respond? As rehearsals for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, are underway, a political-cultural storm broke out in Finland following a visit by President Alexander Stubb to the town of Vora, birthplace of the Swedish band KAJ. During his visit last Tuesday, the president attended an event where the local band performed before a packed hall of excited high school students. When asked whom he supports in the upcoming Eurovision, Stubb surprised many by declaring: “There is a band with almost the same name as mine – my name is Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb. If KAJ wins Eurovision, in the end it is Finland and Vora that win”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Warm Performance and Enthusiastic Reception The event took place in the Norvala High School sports hall in Vora, where the president and his wife were warmly welcomed. KAJ electrified the...
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How Celine Dion Won Eurovision 1988 for Switzerland and Became a Legend?

How Celine Dion Won Eurovision 1988 for Switzerland and Became a Legend?

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One performance, one result, and a career that soared: Celine Dion achieved the impossible at Eurovision 1988 - winning for a nation that wasn’t her own. How did it happen, Why Switzerland chose a Canadian singer, and what led to the dramatic final? She was young, almost unknown, Canadian by birth, and had no connection to Switzerland - yet in just three minutes on the stage in Dublin, Ireland, she changed her life forever. Celine Dion, only 20 years old, stood on the stage at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest and sang a heartfelt love song. At the end of an especially close competition, she delivered Switzerland its second-ever victory in the contest - and entered the pages of history. This is the story of one of the most dramatic and unforgettable wins in Eurovision history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Searching for Identity: Switzerland’s Unconventional Choice Switzerland was not a country that had stood out...
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Eurovision 2025: Full Rehearsal Schedule Published!

Eurovision 2025: Full Rehearsal Schedule Published!

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The EBU, in collaboration with the Swiss national broadcaster producing Eurovision 2025 in Basel, has released the complete rehearsal schedule for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest! Another year has passed, and Eurovision 2025 is just around the corner. Today (Saturday), May 3rd, the first rehearsals kicked off at the host venue for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, "St. Jakobshalle". To mark the occasion, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), together with the producing Swiss national broadcaster (SRG SSR), has published the full rehearsal schedule. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); First Rehearsal Round: Dates and Times (CET) Saturday, May 3rd – First Rehearsal Day Semi-Final 1: Songs 1-7 in running order 10:30–11:00: Iceland – First rehearsal 11:10–11:40: Poland – First rehearsal 11:50–12:20: Slovenia – First rehearsal 12:30–13:00: Estonia – First rehearsal == 13:00–14:10: Lunch break == 14:10–14:40: Ukraine – First rehearsal 14:50–15:20: Sweden – First rehearsal 15:30–16:00: Portugal – First rehearsal   Sunday, May 4th – Second Rehearsal Day Semi-Final 1: Songs 8-15 in running order 10:30–11:00: Norway – First rehearsal 11:10–11:40: Belgium – First rehearsal 11:50–12:20: Azerbaijan – First rehearsal 12:30–13:00: San Marino...
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Estonia’s First Rehearsal: Tommy Cash Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

Estonia’s First Rehearsal: Tommy Cash Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Estonia’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Tommy Cash, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Espresso Macchiato". Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Tommy Cash, Estonia’s representative, is the fourth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Espresso Macchiato". Tommy Cash will perform as song number 4 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. Tommy Cash has two things that are particularly complex - content and language - as he is the first of three songs performed in Italian, and one of two songs that sing about Italy. Tommy Cash remains in the same suit he wore at the "Eesti Laul", a dark blue suit with a long red tie. However, there will be minor changes in the performance - the four bodyguards who appeared with him in the national selection will split into two pairs: two bodyguards will dance with him from the beginning, and two more will join later...
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Chantal Janzen to Announce the Dutch Jury’s votes at Eurovision 2025!

Chantal Janzen to Announce the Dutch Jury’s votes at Eurovision 2025!

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutch national broadcaster has announced Chantal Janzen to present the Netherlands’ jury points at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. As every year, one of the most thrilling and memorable moments of Eurovision is the voting segment. This year, Chantal Janzen, who hosted Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam and was also selected to host the canceled 2020 edition, will serve as the official spokesperson for the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025. She will announce the Dutch professional jury’s points live from Basel. The highlight: once again on stage, but this time in a different role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The highlight: once again on stage, this time in a different role Chantal Janzen is no stranger to the Eurovision stage. In 2021, when the contest was held in Rotterdam, she co-hosted the voting announcement segment alongside Jan Smit. Now, four years after that defining moment, she returns to a key role-this time from the other side of the screen, as the one announcing the Dutch...
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The Secrets Revealed: Eurovision’s Most Memorable Fails – What Really Happened?

The Secrets Revealed: Eurovision’s Most Memorable Fails – What Really Happened?

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision’s greatest fails: Every cringe-worthy moment in the contest’s history, from technical failures to political scandals, fully exposed. What unfolded behind the scenes? When imagining Eurovision, one envisions a flawless, glittering spectacle. Yet behind the scenes and during live broadcasts, countless moments deviated from perfection-occasionally escalating into full-blown scandals. From awkward missteps to unforgettable gaffes, these incidents stripped Eurovision of its polish, revealing raw, human moments that became legendary. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Israel 1977 – Awkward Subtitles and British Backing Vocalists During the 1977 final in London, England, Ilanit represented Israel with “Ahava Hi Shir Lishnayim”, the song’s title appeared in clunky subtitles: “Aa-haa-vah Hee Sheer Lish-naa-yim”, it should have said "Ahavah Hee Shir Lishnayim". Additionally, the delegation used British backing vocalists - Katherine Dyer, Kiera Birch, and Susan Galloway - a rarity at the time. Israel finished 11th, with 49 points. 2. Israel 1979 – Yardena Arazi's Language Confusion During Rehearsals, Nearly Sparking a Diplomatic Incident At the 1979 Eurovision in...
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The Drama Behind Eurovision 2025: The Stormy Season of Withdrawals

The Drama Behind Eurovision 2025: The Stormy Season of Withdrawals

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025’s withdrawal season: Full stories behind the dramas-what truly unfolded behind the scenes of national selections, from scandals to criminal investigations. Eurovision 2025 has not yet begun, but behind the scenes, a true revolution has taken place. Surprising withdrawals, media scandals, public threats, and dramatic decisions have shaken the current selection season, making it one of the most turbulent in the competition’s history. What happened in Montenegro? Why did Ukraine erupt in controversy? And how did a criminal investigation change the fate of one of Sanremo’s biggest stars? Here are all the full, dramatic, and unexpected stories behind the seismic wave of withdrawals in Eurovision 2025 - story after story. It’s time to dive into the dramas that illuminated the stages even before the lights were turned on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Montenegro: The Surprising Withdrawal of the Famous Singer and the Unexpected Turn November 4th, 2024, marked a particularly surprising day for Eurovision fans in Montenegro and...
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